Tinder agrees to pay customers $60.5 million in settlement class action lawsuit Accused the dating platform of charging higher subscription fees to people aged 29 and over. A 2015 lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court in California alleges that Tinder charged older customers $19.99 a month for “Tinder Plus.” However, the platform allegedly only charges users under the age of 30 between $9.99 and $14.99 per month.
Tinder Plus, launched by the company in 2015, offers customers advanced features.
Complaint Alleges Tinder Pricing Policy Violation California lawwhich prevents businesses from treating consumers unfairly based on defining characteristics.
“Tinder blatantly announced and employed a multi-tiered pricing plan that unfairly treated consumers based solely on their age,” litigation status.
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In December, the two sides agreed to a $60.5 million settlement, according to court documents reviewed by USA TODAY. Despite Tinder’s settlement, the company “denies that it did anything wrong or violated any law or that any class member was harmed by its age-based pricing policies,” according to a class action notice.
How to get settlement cash today
Those who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California on or after March 2, 2015 (age 29 and older) or after March 2, 2016 (age 28 and older) are eligible for the settlement. People will receive a proportional share of the settlement money per capita, according to the settlement website.
Each class member may receive a share equal to the court-approved net settlement amount. This is then divided by the total number of class members participating in the settlement.
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Eligible users can secure payment by visiting the official settlement website and selecting a payment method before August 18, 2026. Automatic payments are likely, but visiting the website ensures you receive your payment promptly via PayPal, Wenmoor Zell.
